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What Underrated Accent Matches Your Personality?

Zoe Samuel

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About This Quiz

As Henry Higgins put it about the English, "An Englishman's way of speaking absolutely classifies him! The moment he talks, he makes some other Englishman despise him." Of course, what's true of the English is also true of people in most parts of the world. Even if the way a person speaks doesn't make others despise them, it certainly makes people judge them. Often these judgments - beyond guessing where the speaker is from - are wildly inaccurate and off-base. Not everyone with a Texan drawl is a cowboy who loves steak and guns. Not everyone with a Valley Girl twang is a ditzy stoner who only cares about fashion. Not everyone who sounds like Alan Rickman is a movie villain (though let's be honest, most of them are).

However, sometimes some accents simply seem to suit a particular sort of person. A sexy French accent is great for seduction. An Italian accent is a fabulous one for expressing a love of the finer things in life. According to advertisers, a soft Scottish accent is apparently rated the most trustworthy, meaning it's the ideal one to have if you're planning to lie to everyone.

What accent might your personality best suit? Let's find out!

How friendly are you at parties?

Not very

Average

Extremely

Very

Do people misunderstand you?

Often, yes

Yes, in one specific way

Not really

No

Are you sporty?

A little

About average

Nope

Yes, very

Do you like most people?

Nope

Yep

I only like them after I size them up.

Until they give me a reason not to

What sort of weather do you like?

Rainy and cool

Snowy

Hot and humid

Sunny and pleasant

You have an unexpected evening off. What do you do?

Go to the pub

Go skating

Drink mint julep on the porch

Go surfing

Can you lie without blinking?

Somewhat

No, I feel guilty.

Yes, easily

Only white lies

Do you secretly admire villains?

Not that secretly actually!

No, villains are bad!

Yes!

Not really

Are you well-traveled?

Only a little

Not really

Yes, very

No, but it's hard when you come from where I do.

Do you consider yourself a tough person?

Yes, extremely

More than I look

Way more than I look

Less than I look

How loyal are you?

Very, once I commit.

Fairly

I'm slithery.

About average

Do you have a sunny personality?

Actively not

Yes, generally

I have my moments.

Extrremely, yes

Do you like a little gentle teasing?

I like it rough actually.

No, that is mean.

I like to be rude but not be in trouble, if that's what you mean.

Sure, why not?

Have you ever been in a fight?

Yes, many

Of course not

No, I have people for that sort of thing.

A scuffle, perhaps

How classy are you?

I'm common as mud, mate.

I'm about normal, I guess?

I'm like the frigging Queen, baby.

I don't think like that.

Have you ever taken terrible revenge on someone?

Yes, many times, to their face always.

Of course not.

Yes, always behind their back.

Not since high school.

Do you usually tell it like you see it?

Of course, I can't help it.

No, that might be mean.

Obviously not, that's impolitic.

Yes, but I try to be nice.

How often do you get drunk?

I'm drunk now!

More than I should

Almost never

Way more than I should

How flirty are you?

Not at all

Only when I'm in the mood

I can switch it on.

Extremely

What role would you have in a movie?

Tough guy

Sidekick

Villain

Hero

How loud are you?

Obnoxiously so

A polite amount

I'm quiet.

Fairly

What do you like to read for pleasure?

I don't.

Mostly magazines

Mostly non-fiction

Mostly novels

Do you sometimes let people push you around a little?

Never!

Yes, especially my neighbor.

I let them think that.

Only because sometimes I don't care that much.

What sort of culture do you like?

Blue collar

Mainstream pop culture

High art

Jock culture

Do you like judging other people?

No, I can't be bothered.

No, that's mean.

Yes, I love it.

A little, yes.

What drink do you like?

Pint of Guinness

Pop

White wine spritzer

Lager

What activity is your idea of a great date?

Drink down the pub

Hockey game

Fishing

Beach day

How important it is to you that people like you?

It's not, really.

More than is healthy

Very; you never know when you might need them.

A healthy amount

Do you like being the center of attention?

I don't mind either way.

It makes me nervous.

I don't like it, I'm too private.

I love it!

Can you say it all with a raised eyebrow?

No, I use a fist.

I try, but no.

Of course

I usually need two.

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